Kurt Angle

🌟 Kurt Angle

✅ Nickname: “The Wrestling Machine” / “The Olympic Hero”

✅ Catchphrase: “Oh, it’s true! It’s damn true!”

✅ Type: Technical / Grappler / Submission Specialist

📌 Basic Information

Category	Details
Real Name	Kurt Steven Angle
Born	December 9, 1968
Hometown	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Height	183 cm (6’0”)
Weight	100 kg (220 lbs)
Promotion	WWE (Retired), formerly TNA/Impact Wrestling
Debut	1998 (WWE debut: 1999)
Retired	2019 (WrestleMania 35)

✅ Signature Moves: Angle Slam, Ankle Lock, German Suplex

✅ Iconic Match: vs. Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania 21)

🏆 Career Highlights

Year	Achievement
1996	Won an Olympic gold medal in freestyle wrestling with a broken neck
1999	Debuted in WWE with an undefeated streak
2000	Became the WWE Champion in his rookie year, defeating The Rock
2001	Won an epic feud against Stone Cold Steve Austin, reclaiming the WWE Championship
2002	Defeated The Undertaker at No Way Out in a technical classic
2003	Defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 19 (though later lost in a rematch)
2006	Left WWE and joined TNA, becoming a dominant force in Impact Wrestling
2013	Inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame
2017	Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, returning as Raw General Manager
2019	Wrestled his final match against Baron Corbin at WrestleMania 35

💡 Key Contributions:

✅ The only Olympic gold medalist in professional wrestling history

✅ A natural in-ring technician who adapted seamlessly to pro wrestling

✅ One of the best all-around performers, excelling in technical, submission, and power wrestling

✅ Became a top star in both WWE and TNA, winning world titles multiple times

📺 Iconic Matches

▶ vs. Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania 21) – A technical masterclass between two of the greatest ever

▶ vs. Brock Lesnar (WrestleMania 19) – A hard-hitting battle that ended with Lesnar’s infamous botched Shooting Star Press

▶ vs. Chris Benoit (Royal Rumble 2003) – A pure wrestling clinic for the WWE Championship

▶ vs. The Undertaker (No Way Out 2006) – A gripping encounter filled with counters and drama

▶ vs. Samoa Joe (Genesis 2006) – Angle’s TNA debut match, an unforgettable war against Joe

📖 Match Breakdown: Historic Matches – Kurt Angle

🔥 Key Rivals

• Shawn Michaels (One of the best pure wrestling matches at WrestleMania 21)

• Brock Lesnar (An intense feud between two elite athletes)

• Chris Benoit (A rivalry built on technical excellence)

• The Undertaker (Underrated classic at No Way Out 2006)

• Samoa Joe (A defining rivalry during Angle’s TNA career)

🎵 Entrance Theme

• “Medal” 🎶 (WWE Theme – You Suck Chants Included!)

💡 Highlights:

✅ Instantly recognizable due to the legendary “You Suck!” chant from fans

✅ A theme that captures Angle’s Olympic greatness and arrogance

📊 Wrestler Rating (Legacy Evaluation)

Category	Rating	Explanation
Offense	★★★★★	Flawless mix of power, speed, and technical precision
Defense	★★★★★	A legitimate wrestling machine with high endurance
Physical	★★★★★	Elite conditioning, even wrestling through injuries
IQ	★★★★★	Exceptional ring intelligence, adapting to all styles
Charisma	★★★★☆	Comedic and intense—one of WWE’s most versatile characters

➡ Overall Rating: 98 / 100 (S Rank)

💡 Analysis:

Kurt Angle is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, combining elite amateur skills with pro wrestling storytelling.

His intensity, versatility, and technical ability made him an instant top star in both WWE and TNA.

Although retired, Angle’s influence on the sport continues, with many wrestlers citing him as an inspiration.

🔥 Other Wrestlers to Check Out!

• WWE Legends: Shawn Michaels’ Profile | Brock Lesnar’s Profile

• TNA Icons: Samoa Joe’s Profile

📝 Summary

✅ Olympic gold medalist turned wrestling icon

✅ Master technician, known for intense, high-level matches

✅ Multiple-time world champion in WWE and TNA

✅ One of the most complete wrestlers in history

✅ Retired in 2019 but remains a respected figure in wrestling